Warehouse Safety Trainer
About The Position
The Distribution Center Safety Trainer develops, implements, and leads safety training programs to support a safe, compliant, and productive distribution center. The role trains new and current employees in workplace safety procedures, equipment handling, hazard recognition, and compliance with OSHA and company safety standards. The position delivers safety training, provides hands-on equipment instruction, monitors compliance, conducts audits and risk assessments, investigates incidents, and maintains training and safety documentation in partnership with HR and warehouse leadership. It also supports a safety-first culture and keeps current with regulatory changes and industry practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience in warehouse operations or safety training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and strong computer skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of warehouse equipment and operations.
- Ability to make sound, independent judgments.
- Capacity and desire to expand knowledge of software capabilities.
- Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, and complete assignments independently.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a team member.
- Ability to handle regular interruptions while maintaining focus on multiple priorities and short- and long-term deadlines.
- Ability to proactively seek ways to improve existing methodologies.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with employees while maintaining a warm, professional manner and a positive employee-relations and customer-service mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work across all shifts and occasionally on weekends when needed.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Forklift Trainer Certification.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safety training sessions for warehouse personnel, including new-hire orientation, refresher training, and equipment operation.
- Conduct hands-on training for forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Monitor compliance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements, and partner with the shift manager on corrective actions.
- Perform routine warehouse safety audits and risk assessments and submit required reports.
- Investigate workplace accidents and incidents and recommend corrective actions.
- Partner with HR to maintain records of training sessions, employee certifications, and safety compliance documentation.
- Partner with warehouse supervisors and managers to reinforce a safety-first culture.
- Stay up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices; partner with HR to update [the posting text is incomplete].
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
